Forum: Discussion
12-29-2008, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,016
Re: Bulk or Tin?
Rattray's is cheaper here:
http://store.pipesandcigars.com/ratbultob.html
As far as the JRs equation goes, if you have a store near you or you come across one when travelling, buying the tins...
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Forum: Discussion
12-29-2008, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 19,172
Re: Most recent or favorite pipe.
Oooo, Oooooo I know which pipe you're talking about!!
My favorite right now is a Greg Peevey estate pipe that I bought from smokingpipes a few months back.
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Forum: Discussion
12-29-2008, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 1,072
Views: 1,002,594
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Forum: Discussion
12-22-2008, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,016
Re: Bulk or Tin?
Both but only tin for a few things that aren't available in bulk. Specifically Escudo, Scottish Cake, and Embarcadero.
All of my Gawith Blends (Best Brown, FVF, and St. James Flake) are all...
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Forum: Discussion
12-18-2008, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 1,072
Views: 1,002,594
Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fa
Lat stink takes hold pretty fast if you ask me. It will eventually go away but it also depends on how long and how much you smoked in that pipe. It's always nice to start off a new blend genre with...
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Forum: Discussion
12-18-2008, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 96
Views: 39,333
Re: Too Quiet Around Here... (open thread)
I took some photos while I was putting this together. When I unwrap it for the first time I will take some more and then open a new thread about tobacco blending to show everyone the steps one at a...
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Forum: Discussion
12-18-2008, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 96
Views: 39,333
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Forum: Discussion
12-17-2008, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,771
Re: Need recommendation
Well if he likes cavendish then he's probably leaning more towards being an aromatic smoker.
McClelland just came out with a new Christmas blend called Holiday Spirit. It has cavendish in it and...
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Forum: Discussion
12-17-2008, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 96
Views: 39,333
Re: Too Quiet Around Here... (open thread)
Well I took one of Revsmoke's recipes and put it together last night. I did make a substitution however. I mixed 5 parts of Gawith's Best Brown Flake (fully rubbed out) to 3 parts of McClellands...
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Forum: Reviews
12-15-2008, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 43,149
GL Pease Embarcadero
I popped open my tin of Embarcadero on its one year birthday. I had really wanted to try this sooner but it just got lost in the cellar. I am a fan of only two other Pease blends. Filmore and Barbary...
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Forum: Discussion
12-15-2008, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 96
Views: 39,333
Re: Too Quiet Around Here... (open thread)
Another VaPer that I tried, it turned out great.
1 New 100g tin of Rattray's Marlin Flake
.5 - 1 ounce of Perique
If you only put .5 in the blend it is a good mild VaPer. The closer you get...
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Forum: Discussion
12-08-2008, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,736
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Forum: Discussion
12-08-2008, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 12,245
Re: Rub Out the Flakes?
1)"rubbing out" means to rub the flakes so that they fall apart into smaller strands of tobacco. This is usually done by placing the flake in the palm of your hand and then rubbing the other palm of...
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Forum: Discussion
12-02-2008, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,736
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
11-21-2008, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 32,454
Re: What was the last cigar that WOWED you?
I have had two lately:
1)Nestor Miranda Special Selection - this is a great cigar at a great price!!
2)1 year old Fuente Work of Art Maduro - man, this is a good one!! Can't wait to buy some...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
11-21-2008, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 14,772
Re: Best Sun Grown?
I think that I am the only person left on Earth who hasn't tried a RP Sungrown!!
I really like the Fuente ones particularly the Chateau Fuente and the King B. I also love the V Lanceros.
VSGs...
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Forum: Reviews
11-21-2008, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 7,903
My Tobacco Reviews
Here are ones that I have done myself:
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/review...l.cfm?UID=4379
Hope that these help out!!
Just reviewed Pease's Embarcadero.
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Forum: Discussion
11-21-2008, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,610
Re: Woo Hoo. Zulu.
Here's a bit of history on that pipe.
It's from Paul's Pipe Shop and Pipe Hospital in Flint, MI. They've been in business for over 79 years. The pipe is named for the owner Paul Spaniola who...
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Forum: Discussion
11-20-2008, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,648
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Forum: Discussion
11-20-2008, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,200
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Forum: Discussion
11-20-2008, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,200
Re: pipe snorkling?
Absolutely!! You can often detect more flavors in the tobacco by doing this.
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
11-20-2008, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 29,577
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Forum: Discussion
11-20-2008, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,035
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Forum: Island (The other ones) Reviews
11-20-2008, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,076
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Forum: Discussion
11-20-2008, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,035
Re: Escudo Label Change
I also have an older one that the whole lid is painted white, instead of a sticker. It's from about 4 years ago.
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